Arts integration is an approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through an art form. Students engage in a creative process which connects an art form and another subject and meets evolving objectives in both.
—The Kennedy Center
“Arts integration lessons help kids to learn a skill they may have been struggling to learn in a new way.”
Arts integration changes the way students view learning, leading to positive outcomes.
Improved student engagement
Increased knowledge retention
Social-emotional learning
Trauma-informed practices
Differentiated learning to reach every learner.
92% of teachers indicated that they used arts integration strategies learned during their residencies. (Fok 2020)
97% of teachers reported that teaching artist residencies are an effective strategy for me to learn new skills that I can use independently in the classroom. (ICF2020)
Experience joyful learning and increased knowledge retention. Choose one service or a combination to enhance your school culture and promote learning.
Approach the same content with a creative edge by teaching National Core Art Standards with connecting state standards and motivating students to participate in their learning.
• 6-day unit •
Add to your collective educator toolbox by using arts integration practices to address your educators needs: from classroom management to arts-integrated lesson planning.
• 1 hour or 3 hours •
Engage children, ages 2-6, in learning basic math, science and reading skills with educational experiences in music, dance, theatre, and visual arts.
• 5 sessions or 16 sessions •
Combine academics, arts and culture, and life skills to help children reach their fullest potential.
• Afterschool: 30 weeks •
• Summer: 4 weeks •
